Welcoming Spring with the Baby Signs® Program

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Fresh Ideas to Help Your Baby Learn and Grow This Season Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and the world seems to be waking up from winter’s chill. This season of renewal is also the perfect time to refresh your baby’s learning experiences. By introducing spring-themed signs and playful activities,…

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with the Baby Signs® Program

Squiggles 4 Leaf Clover

Fun, Festive Ways to Add a Little Luck o’ the Irish to Your Baby’s Early Learning Saint Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to dress in green, enjoy festive treats, and spend quality time with your little one. But did you know you can also celebrate by incorporating baby sign language into the holiday fun?…

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Laughter is the Best Medicine—at Any Age

Boy laughing

This week’s topic veers from my usual signing with babies theme to describe a wonderful part of every child’s development. One of the true blessings that comes with being human is the ability to laugh. Laughter takes our minds off our troubles, even if only for a moment, eases tensions, raises our heart rate and spurs our…

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A Valentine’s Day Message

Illustration of a joyful baby with open arms and hearts, representing love and emotional connection

Valentine’s Day is a reminder to pause and reflect on the many ways we show love and connection, especially with the youngest children in our lives. For babies and toddlers, love is experienced through everyday moments of understanding, responsiveness, and communication. When children feel seen and heard, they feel safe, valued, and deeply connected. Supporting…

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The Science Behind the Baby Signs® Program

Child demonstrating sign language representing research on baby sign language and early communication development

Research on Baby Sign Language: How Simple Signs Support Language, Bonding, and Learning For over two decades, research on baby sign language conducted by child development experts Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn has shown that simple gestures—now widely known as the Baby Signs® Program—can have a powerful impact on infants’ early communication, emotional…

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Enhancing Early Intervention with the Baby Signs® Program

Caregiver supporting early communication with a baby during shared book reading

Originally published January 28, 2025 · Updated January 2026 Working one-on-one with babies and toddlers—whether as a speech-language pathologist, early interventionist, parent educator, home visitor, or parent coach—offers a powerful opportunity to support communication during the most critical years of development. The Baby Signs® Program is a research-based approach that helps pre-verbal children communicate before…

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Baby Signs® Training for Agencies and Organizations

Baby Signs® certification training for agencies and organizations that serve children

Updated for 2026 Research-based training to support early communication, staff consistency, and family engagement across Early Intervention, Head Start, and family service programs. Baby Signs® offers professional training for agencies and organizations serving infants, toddlers, and families. Our training options support Early Intervention, Head Start, home visiting, and family-focused programs seeking practical, ethical, and evidence-based…

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Make a Difference as a Certified Baby Signs® Instructor

Certified Baby Signs® instructors Bonita and Micky smiling together at a Baby Signs® event

Many professionals enter early childhood, education, and family services because they want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Becoming a certified Baby Signs® Instructor offers a research-based, globally recognized way to support early communication, reduce frustration, and strengthen connection during the most critical years of development — while building…

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